Posts Tagged ‘wedding’

The Importance of Beauty Consultations and Trial Runs | Hair That Moves

Tuesday, August 10th, 2010

Ever have those re-occuring nightmares where you wake up on your wedding day and everything is awry, your maid of honor is your worst enemy, your dress is ripped to shreds and got thrown in the wash with something bright red, and your hair is a frizzled frazzled unthinkable mess?  Well, i hope none of these nightmares happen to any of you, but in case you would like to be more at ease (at least in the hair department), this expert advice article will do the trick!  Consultations and trial hair appointments are such an important part of putting the stress of hair issues behind you for the wedding day.  Lena Hartford, of Hair That Moves, wrote this great expert advice article explaining the basics and importance of consultations.  Check it out below and visit Hair That Moves on my Kate Parker Wedding.

Consultations and Trial Runs

The most important part of choosing a style comes at your consultation. This appointment includes talking about these details and asking a professional for their take on what may work for each situation. For instance, a style that is not secure to withstand the windy elements of a beachside ceremony may not be a good choice.

Other things to consider when choosing a style is the overall feel of the wedding, the ceremony location, the types of weather you could run into, dress style, and most importantly, what you are wearing in your hair. Some styles will hold a heavy veil or big décor better than others.

I recommend bringing pictures of styles or parts of styles that you like and dislike. This allows me to get a clear vision of your desired outcome.

Once you are able to choose an overall look, you will start creating this style. Sometimes, brides are uncertain about what looks best. In this case, I find it important to try several different looks so you are able to see how you look and feel in each one.

I allow 1-2 hours for a trial. Your vision for the day needs to be the most important part of this. Once you find it, you will know.

I always need my brides to “love” their look. After creating this style together, I draw diagrams and take notes and photos so I can recreate this look on the day of the wedding.

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Kiss and Tell Boudoir | Photography by Linda

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

How incredibly awesome is boudoir?  I am so into the boudoir world lately.  Should I admit that I have been wanting to have a Lady Gaga inspired boudoir shoot myself?  Maybe.

Boudoir shoots can be sexy, sultry, cute, fun, and really can be personalized for everyone!  I think it’s such a great way to boost your confidence (this goes for dude-oirs too, to all you fine gent’s out there) and also a great way to have fun and try something new that may be just outside your comfort level.  A new way for gals to spice up their boudoir shoots is to have a little “pin-up party” with their girlfriends, particularly bridesmaids, maybe before our in lieu of their bachelorette party!  This, to me, sounds like a perfect little girls night out.  Grab a bottle of wine, put on some sexy lingerie, pose like your Brigitte Bardot or Miranda Kerr and then maybe hit the town for a night out!  Well if you are thinking that boudoir is the perfect bachelorette party for you … or you just would love to get dolled up for a day for yourself, check this out!  Photography by Linda and Allison Hope Photography have teamed up to create a Boudoir Marathon day on August 15th!  And if a marathon boudoir event isn’t exiting enough, they are offering a 10% discount to our readers!  Now how fab is that?  See below for the details …

“You will have so much fun at these empowering and liberating boudoir and glamour photo sessions. Feel like a model for the day while we photograph you in a private and gorgeous setting in all of your favorite lingerie, jewelry and shoes!!
Limited sessions available for our Marathon Boudoir Event. Sessions are $300 and include professional makeup application, images posted on a private website, and a private session with two talented photographers in a beautiful and unique mill building in Lawrence, MA.
You can reserve a session with a $100 deposit which will be applied to your total.
We can create little black book photo albums with your favorite images, 12 month calendars, individual prints and canvas gallery wraps. Prints start at $20 and our custom designed products are priced from $99-$300. Our designs are delicious!!”

Want to create something memorable for that special someone?  Have your boudoir portraits made into a calendar, booklet, or even canvases. LOVE!  How amazing would it be to be the girl of the month – every month!

Check out Photography by Linda and Allison Hope Photography for more boudoir inspiration!

A Rustic Love Bird Wedding | Ambiance Chic Wedding Design

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

Major love going out to this love bird inspired wedding featured by Connecticut wedding planner, Ambiance Chic Wedding Designs.  I can’t even contain my excitement about the decor for this wedding.  Well done, Ambiance Chic Wedding Designs, well done.  I have fallen madly for the “two” pillow .. what an adorably creative idea, especially with the definition and pronunciation on the back!

So I’ve come to the realization that I will A. never get enough of those love bird chair linens and will always want to B. cook up a tall stack of pancakes when i see that amazing maple syrup.  Maple syrup = New England; New England = Happy thoughts thus by default, Maple Syrup = Happy Thoughts : ) ( i took logic in college, no biggie).  Check out these great details below and visit Ambiance Chic Wedding Designs Blog for the full wedding.

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Plum Island, MA | Fat Orange Cat Studio

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

Okay, first thing’s first … SEAHORSES!  Now, if I could knit – i would knit myself a million of these adorable little sea horse cake toppers.  The bride and the fab photographer, Li Ward of Fat Orange Cat Studio are members of a knitting community (amazing!) … what talent!  I SO wish I could knit.  Anyway!

This beautiful couple was married on Plum Island in Massachusetts and you know what?  I think the gray skies make the beach look absolutely beautiful.  The couple’s style seems to be pretty laid back which gives this wedding an amazingly chilled out atmosphere.  With a chef manning the grill, chocolate frosted delicious-ness cupcakes strewn out on a table, and a bottle of bubbly, this wedding looks so inviting!

As much as I used to dislike tying sashes around chair covers during my days of working weddings (mmhm, you could have found me lugging 8 stacked chivaris on my back across the lawn : ) loved it!) … they really do work wonders to chairs.  I love the white on white – can’t go wrong with that color palette.

View the full wedding on the Fat Orange Cat Studio Blog and check Fat Orange Cat Studio on myKPW!